The Knowledge Hot Seat

Question 1 · multiple choice

A banknote feels unusual. Which is the best first check?

Judge only by paper colour Ask a social-media poll Fold it repeatedly Compare multiple security features listed by RBI

Question 2 · multiple choice

Which pairing is based on the same broad purpose?

Rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge Traffic signals and cooking recipes Postal codes and music scales Vaccines and train timetables

Question 3 · multiple choice

A rain gauge reading rises from 12 mm to 37 mm. How much additional rainfall was recorded?

25 mm 49 mm 3.08 mm 37 mm

Question 4 · multiple choice

Which practice best protects archaeological remains during tourism?

Carving names for memory Following marked paths and not touching or removing fragments Taking small pieces home Climbing fragile sculptures

Question 5 · multiple choice

An employee gets a message from the “CEO” asking for gift cards urgently. What is the strongest verification step?

Reply asking if the message is genuine Buy a small card first Call the CEO or authorised office using a known number Trust the profile photo

Question 6 · multiple choice

What connects the blue pottery of Jaipur and Channapatna toys?

They are satellite components They are parliamentary procedures They are river valleys They are place-linked craft traditions

Question 7 · multiple choice

Which sequence best represents responsible handling of household e-waste?

Store safely, erase personal data, give to an authorised collection channel Burn, bury, then rinse Mix with kitchen waste and compost Break it apart and scatter pieces

Question 8 · true false

Because all of India follows IST, sunrise occurs at the same clock time everywhere in the country.

True False

Question 9 · true false

A digitally signed PDF can help reveal whether its contents were altered after signing.

True False

Question 10 · true false

Every UNESCO property in India is classified only as cultural heritage.

True False